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Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR

Focal length: 18–200 mm
Aperture: f/3.5–5.6
Weight: 560 g
Filter diameter: 72 mm
Min. focus distance: 50 cm
Length: 96.5 mm

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Running from wide angle to long telephoto, this superzoom for APS-C Nikon F-mount corresponds to 27-300 mm on full frame. It has an optical stabilizer, ED glass, aspherical elements and internal focusing. It weighs 560 g and focuses down to 50 cm. It is aimed at travel and everyday shooting.

Good for

Travel
Everyday

Worth knowing

APS-C image circle: on full-frame cameras only usable in crop mode, at reduced resolution.

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Technical Specifications

Min. focal length: 18 mm
Max. focal length: 200 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom): f/3.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom): f/5.6
Min. aperture: f/22
Elements: 16
Groups: 12
Weight: 560 g (1.23 lb)
Filter diameter: 72 mm
Min. focus distance: 50 cm (19.69 in)
Max. magnification: 1:4.5 (0.22×)
Length: 96.5 mm (3.8 in)
Diameter: 77 mm (3.03 in)
Released: December 2005

Manufacturer data: nikonusa.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR fit?

The Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR is designed for APS-C sensors. On APS-C Nikon F-Mount cameras its field of view equals 27-300 mm in full-frame terms. Full-frame bodies use it in APS-C (crop) mode, recording only part of the sensor and fewer megapixels.

Nikon F-Mount cameras

Full frame (in APS-C mode):: Nikon D6, Nikon D780, Nikon D850, Nikon D5, Nikon D810A, Nikon D4S, Nikon D810, Nikon D750, Nikon Df, Nikon D610, Nikon D4, Nikon D800, Nikon D800E, Nikon D600, Nikon D3S, Nikon D3X, Nikon D700
APS-C:: Nikon D3500, Nikon D7500, Nikon D500, Nikon D3400, Nikon D5600, Nikon D5500, Nikon D7200, Nikon D3300, Nikon D7100, Nikon D5300, Nikon D3200, Nikon D5200, Nikon D5100, Nikon D7000, Nikon D3100, Nikon D300S, Nikon D5000, Nikon D3000, Nikon D90, Nikon D60

With the Nikon FTZ II / FTZ the lens can also be used on Nikon Z (DX/FX) cameras.

Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Nikon F-Mount lenses.

Lens	Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR	Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II	Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC	Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM \| Contemporary
Focal length	18-200 mm	18-200 mm	18-200 mm	18-200 mm
Max. aperture	f/3.5-5.6	f/3.5-5.6	f/3.5-6.3	f/3.5-6.3
Weight	560 g	560 g	405 g	430 g
Filter diameter	72 mm	72 mm	62 mm	62 mm
Min. focus distance	50 cm	50 cm	45 cm	39 cm
Length	96.5 mm	96.5 mm	78.1 mm	86 mm
Autofocus	yes	yes	yes	yes
Image stabilization	yes	yes	no	yes

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Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR: FAQ

Does the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR have autofocus?

Yes, the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR has autofocus.

Does the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR have image stabilization?

Yes, the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR weigh?

The Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR weighs 560 g. It is 96.5 mm long with a diameter of 77 mm.

What filter size does the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR use?

The Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR takes 72 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR is 50 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR a full-frame lens?

No, the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR is an APS-C lens. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 27-300 mm in full-frame terms.

Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED VR

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